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Exterior of Museum Tinguely in Basel

Museum Tinguely

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Museum Tinguely, designed by Mario Botta and opened in 1996, holds the largest collection of works by the Swiss kinetic artist Jean Tinguely. A permanent display of machines and sculptures sits alongside changing exhibitions of contemporary and kinetic art. The building stands in the Solitude Park on the Rhine, beside Paul Sacher-Anlage.

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Nicolas Darrot. Fuzzy Logic

A Theatre of Automatons in five acts, with robot puppets activated by scanning barcodes on playing cards.

Now showing5 Mar – 7 Mar 2027CHF 18

Zilla Leutenegger. SPACES BETWEEN

Ten multimedia installations and a group of monotypes by the Swiss artist, shown with the Museo de Arte Zapopan.

Now showing23 Sept – 7 Mar 2027CHF 18

Les témoins oculistes. The sense of sight in art

Around 100 works from the Baroque to today explore how we see, fifth in the museum's series on the senses.

Upcoming2 Dec – 9 May 2027CHF 18

Irma Hünerfauth

The Munich artist's interactive object boxes of the 1970s and 80s, with paintings, works on paper and archival material.

Upcoming23 Mar 2027 – 5 Sept 2027CHF 18

Permanent Collections

La roue = c'est tout

The first permanent display built from the museum's own Tinguely collection since 1996, with machines, sculptures and archive material.

Permanent collectionCHF 18

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Paul Sacher-Anlage 1, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue11:00–18:00
Wed11:00–18:00
Thu11:00–21:00
Fri11:00–18:00
Sat11:00–18:00
SunToday11:00–18:00

Admission

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CHF 12 for students and people with disabilities; free Thursdays 18:00 to 21:00

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Visitor Information

How much does Museum Tinguely cost?
Standard adult admission to Museum Tinguely is CHF 18. CHF 12 for students and people with disabilities; free Thursdays 18:00 to 21:00. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museum Tinguely?
Museum Tinguely is open Tuesday to Sunday 11:00 to 18:00, Thursday until 21:00. Closed Mondays. 24 and 31 December 11:00 to 16:00, closed 25 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museum Tinguely?
Museum Tinguely is located at Paul Sacher-Anlage 1, 4058 Basel, Switzerland, in the Rosenau area of Basel.
What can I see at Museum Tinguely?
Mario Botta's museum on the Rhine with the world's largest collection of kinetic works by Jean Tinguely. Current highlights include La roue = c'est tout, Zilla Leutenegger. SPACES BETWEEN and Nicolas Darrot. Fuzzy Logic.
Do I need to book Museum Tinguely in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Museum Tinguely?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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